as in difference
the quality or state of being different
the discrepancy of the calculations of my bill by the hotel and myself was a matter of concern
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Recent Examples of discrepancy
There was a wide discrepancy in fouls called, 22 against UConn to 13, and Michigan made 25 of 28 at the line, UConn 12 of 16.
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Dom Amore, Hartford Courant, 7 Apr. 2026
The reason for the discrepancy was not immediately clear.
—Elena Becatoros, Los Angeles Times, 4 Apr. 2026
The referee found that Kory knew nothing about the estate planner’s actions, and that all parties had agreed that Kory should remain as the trustee after the discrepancy was first discovered.
—Gene Maddaus, Variety, 3 Apr. 2026
The discrepancy was first pointed out by Joe Perticone, writing for The Bulwark.
—Mary Walrath-Holdridge, USA Today, 2 Apr. 2026
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Dom Amore, Hartford Courant, 7 Apr. 2026
The reason for the discrepancy was not immediately clear.
—Elena Becatoros, Los Angeles Times, 4 Apr. 2026
The referee found that Kory knew nothing about the estate planner’s actions, and that all parties had agreed that Kory should remain as the trustee after the discrepancy was first discovered.
—Gene Maddaus, Variety, 3 Apr. 2026
The discrepancy was first pointed out by Joe Perticone, writing for The Bulwark.
—Mary Walrath-Holdridge, USA Today, 2 Apr. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for discrepancy
Noun
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The difference came down to shot-making.—
C.J. Holmes,
New York Daily News,
11 Apr. 2026
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Adding your mattress to your spring cleaning checklist can make a real difference.—
Lauren Jarvis-Gibson,
Sacbee.com,
11 Apr. 2026
Noun
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How can the sense of an absolute union of all matter be reconciled with the endless multiplicity and distinctness of it?—
Christian Wiman,
Harpers Magazine,
30 Dec. 2025
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However, a few hours with Air Riders reveals the nuance and depth of its gameplay, the distinctness of this flavor of racing game and its sensory, chaotic, and strategic appeal.—
Ryan Gaur,
Rolling Stone,
19 Nov. 2025
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Humor about the pickle often stems from its distinctiveness—its tangy, assertive flavor and odd appearance lend themselves to exaggerated, whimsical depictions.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
31 Mar. 2026
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Optimal distinctiveness essentially says that people want to belong to a group and to still be unique in some way at the same time.—
K. R. Callaway,
Scientific American,
18 Mar. 2026
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As the former Senior Vice President of Diversity, Equity & Inclusion, North America at Warner Bros, Horne has established herself in the industry as a champion of diversity, elevating underrepresented voices.—
Dessi Gomez,
Deadline,
14 Apr. 2026
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Fitterling, who is widely recognized as one of the few openly gay CEOs of a Fortune 500 company, also won praise for pushing Dow toward greater openness on LGBTQ+ inclusion and diversity.—
Ruth Umoh,
Fortune,
14 Apr. 2026
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“Discrepancy.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/discrepancy. Accessed 16 Apr. 2026.
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